Parent education calendar for June 2008

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May 25, 2008 at 2:00 AM

A schedule of parent education and support opportunities around Cape Cod for June

To have your program included, or for information on additional parent education opportunities, contact Paul Melville of the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition at paul@capecoalition.com or 508-771-4338. Deadline for July submission: June 18.All classes and meetings are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Please call to confirm dates and times, and to request child care if offered.-- Beginning May 27 for eight Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.: “General Parenting Program” at The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 206 Breeds Hill Road, Hyannis with Jennifer Taylor. For parents of children through age 13. Fee: $50; free for DSS clients with JRI referral. Free child care available. Information or registration: Laura Rittel at 508-775-0275.-- Beginning May 27 for eight Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.: “Parenting Your Adolescent” at The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 206 Breeds Hill Road, Hyannis with Jennifer Taylor. For parents of adolescents ages 13-19. Fee: $50; free for DSS clients with JRI referral. Free childcare available. Information or registration: Laura Rittel at 508-775-0275.-- May 27, 7-8:30 p.m.: “Ten Steps Toward Maximizing Your Child’s Potential” at RHCI for Children, 280-D Route 130, Suite 7, Forestdale (Heritage Park) with neuro-psychologist Wayne Klein, PhD. Presentation for parents and caregivers of children; educators and healthcare professionals welcome. Light refreshments. Information or registration: 508-833-4008.-- May 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: “Effective Positive Discipline” at Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road, Nantucket with Cindy Horgan. Topics include development, temperament, discipline, and stress. Pizza dinner and childcare provided. Information: 508-228-7285 ext. 1166.-- June 4, 6-8 p.m.: “Fewer Fights, Better Teens: How to Be the Best Possible Parent to Your Teen and Pre-teen” at Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main St. with Charles Foster, author of “Parent/Teen Breakthrough.” Keynote will be followed by a panel of local experts discussing substance abuse, safe driving, and healthy relationships. Light refreshments. Information or registration: 508-495-7596.-- June 4, 6:30-8 p.m.: “1,2,3 Magic” at the Harwich Elementary School Activity Room, 263 South St. with Robin Titus, Harwich Public School psychologist. A behavior management workshop for parents. Child care available for $2.50 per child. Information or registration: Francie Joseph at 508-430-1692.-- June 5, 5-6:30 p.m.: “Single Moms’ Support Group” at Cape Cod Child Development, 83 Pearl St., Hyannis A non-therapeutic group in a safe, supportive environment for sharing successes and challenges. Dinner and child care. Information or registration: 508-775-6240 ext. 513.-- June 6 and 20, 10 a.m.-noon: “Nursing Mothers Support Group” at the Hyannis WIC office, 1019 Iyannough Road. Non-WIC mothers and pregnant women also welcome. Information or registration: Cheryl at 508-540-5275. -- June 7 and 14 (must attend both sessions), 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: “Parents Apart” at Cape Cod Community College (North 114), 2240 Iyannough Road (Route 132), West Barnstable with James Caramello and Lisa Margarit. Meets the court’s mandate for education for parents filing for divorce. $80 fee. Information or registration: Danielle at 617-786-3027. -- June 11, noon-1:30 p.m.: “Grandparents as Caregivers Support Group” at Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St. with Mary Keefe and Cindy Horgan. Information or registration: 508-240-3310. -- June 11, 8:30-10 a.m.: “Parent Chat with Cindy Horgan” at Stony Brook Elementary School, 384 Underpass Road, Brewster. Drop in to discuss topics that will strengthen your skills and support you in your parenting journey. Information: 508-240-3310. -- June 12: “Free Legal Clinics for Women” at We Can, 537 Main St. (Route 28), Suite 2H, Harwich Port. “Wills and Estates” 9-11 a.m. and “Family Law” 1-3 p.m. Individual, half-hour appointments available by registration only. Information or registration: 508-430-8111.-- June 12 and 17 (must attend both sessions), 5:30-7:30 p.m.: “Set a Good Example” at Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 206 Breeds Hill Road, Hyannis with Jennifer Taylor and Al Roberti. Meets the court’s mandate for education for parents filing for divorce. $65 fee. Information or registration: Laura Rittel at 508-775-0275.-- June 13 and 27, 10 a.m.-noon: “Nursing Mothers Support Group” at the Falmouth Fire Station, 399 Main St. Pregnant women also welcome. Information or registration: Cheryl at 508-540-5275. -- June 23, 10-11:30 a.m.: “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Monthly Support Group” at the Bourne Council on Aging, Bourne Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay with Lois Carr. Information or registration: Lois at 508-759-0654.-- June 23, 5-7 p.m.: “Adoptive Parents Support Group” at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 206 Breeds Hill Road, Hyannis. All adoptive parents are welcome. Information or registration: Camille Alberico at 508-362-7432. -- June 26, 6-8 p.m.: “Dads & Babies” at Falmouth Hospital (Board Room), 100 Ter Heun Dr. (off Route 28) with Lee Burwell. Drop by anytime during the two hours to discuss questions and share information about the experience of being a father. Pizza dinner provided. Information or registration: 508-457-3632. -- June 30, 5:30-7 p.m.: “Single Moms” at Cape Cod Children’s Place, 10 Forest Ave., North Eastham with Kate Macaulay and Cindy Horgan. A non-therapeutic group for sharing successes and challenges. Information or registration: 508-240-3310. Weekly or monthly-- Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-noon: “Postpartum Moms & Babies Group” (Dads and other caregivers welcome) at Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St. with Monica Keefe. Drop-in group to share stories, ask questions, and get resources for nutrition, parenting, breastfeeding etc. Information: 508-240-3310.-- Tuesdays, 10 a.m.: “Nursing Mothers’ Group” at the Center for Breastfeeding, 327 Quaker Meeting House Road, East Sandwich. Information or registration: 888-890-2229 or 508-888-7794.-- Every other Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: “New Babies’ Breast Feeding Support Group” at Falmouth Hospital, Faxon basement conference room, 100 Ter Heun Dr. (off Route 28) with Suzan Schar. Information or specific dates: Linda Sayers at 508-457-3632.-- Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon: “Postpartum Moms & Babies Group” (Dads and other caregivers welcome) at Cape Cod Children’s Place, 10 Forest Ave., off Nauset Road, Eastham with Monica Keefe. Drop-in group to share stories, ask questions, and get resources for nutrition, parenting, breastfeeding etc. Information: 508-240-3310-- Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon: “Just Babies” (a group for parents and pre-walkers) at Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St.. A fun opportunity to meet other parents, share stories, ask questions, and get resources for your family. Registration and Information: 508-775-6240 ext. 513.-- Thursdays, May 29, and June 5 and 12, 9-10:15 a.m.: “Thursday Morning Parents’ Group” at the Early Childhood Center (Nantucket High School Room 106), 10 Surfside Road, Nantucket with Pauline Cronin. Drop-in discussion group. Childcare provided. Information: 508-228-7257 ext. 1166.-- First Thursday, 7 p.m.: “Cape Cod Mothers of Multiples” at the Cape Cod Child Development Building, 439 East Falmouth Highway, Falmouth. Parent-led support group for parents of twins, triplets etc. Information: Stephany Alves at 508-246-5091 or stephany2@comcast.net.-- First and third Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.: “Talking Parenting with Julie Sacchetti” at Cataumet Methodist Church, 1090 County Road. Drop-in group to address parent education and school-age child development topics. Children accompanying parents can enjoy a playroom. Information: Julie at 508-776-3536. -- Second and fourth Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: “Pregnancy and Newborn loss Group” at Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Dr. No registration necessary. Information: Linda Sayers at 508-457-3632.-- Second and fourth Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.: “Postpartum Support Group” at Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Dr. with Donna Clark. All family members are welcome to attend for understanding and help. No registration necessary. Information: Linda Sayers at 508-457-3632. -- Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon: “Moms & Babies Support Group” at Cape Cod Hospital (Whitcomb Pavilion), 27 Park St., Hyannis with Ann Macdonald. A great place to connect with other Cape Cod moms. Information or registration: Ann at 508-862-5123. -- Every other Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.: “Adoptive Moms Support Group” at the Northside Methodist Church, 701 Airline Road, Dennis. Coffee, refreshments, and child care available. Information or registration: 508-385-7815.-- Third Saturday, 5:30-7 p.m.: “Waiting Family Meetings” at Good Hope Adoption Services, 708 Route 134, South Dennis. For singles and couples beginning adoption, waiting, or recently home with their child. Free pizza and coffee. Information or registration: Cape Cod Adoption Network at 508-385-7815.Ongoing-- “Adoption Network Programs” sponsored by the Cape Cod Adoption Network are held at various locations across the Cape. Play groups and programs for adoptive parents, foster parents, or adoptive parents-to-be. Information: 508-385-7815 or visit www.capecodadoptionnetwork.org for a program listing and to request a resource guide.-- “Breastfeeding Warmline” sponsored by the Center for Breastfeeding, East Sandwich. All calls are free and confidential. Call anytime, day or night; all messages received after-hours will be returned at the start of the next business day: 888-890-2229 or 508-888-7794.-- “Bringing Baby Home” with Lee Burwell, a Certified Gottman Educator, sponsored by and located at Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Dr. (off Route 28). Research-based, educational/support program for pregnant couples and parents of infants younger than 4 months old to help ease the transition to parenthood, strengthen the couple’s relationship, and reduce or prevent symptoms of postpartum depression. Information or registration (including dates and fee schedule): 508-457-3632 or 508-548-6468.-- “Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline”: Independence House staffs this hotline 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A help line for those who wish to stay at home or have Independence House arrange for emergency safe shelter for you and your family, as well as police intervention and medical care: 800-439-6507.-- “Family Support Information Line” of the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition is a confidential information and referral service for Cape and Islands families. Learn about resources such as emergency financial assistance, fuel assistance, parent education and support, mental health professionals, programs and activities for children and youth (including summer camp) etc.: 888-992-2672.-- “Fit to be Kids” at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands (RHCI), 311 Service Road, East Sandwich. An outpatient weight-management program for children ages 6-16. Information or registration (including fee schedule): 508-833-4197. -- “Lactation Connection”: Breast-feeding mothers on Nantucket can reach a certified lactation consultant who will answer your questions and arrange to meet with you for free as needed: 774-563-1970. -- “Parental Stress Line”: The “Parental Stress Line” is confidential, anonymous, and available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week across Massachusetts: 800-632-8188.

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